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Consultant Pulmonologist and Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital, in St. Andrew, Dr. Terry Baker, makes a presentation at the Healthy Lifestyle Youth Forum, hosted by the Jamaica Cancer Society at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on February 28.

Students Warned Not to Smoke

A stern warning is being issued to students across the island to desist from smoking cigarettes, marijuana, hookahs, e-cigarettes and other harmful substances. Consultant Pulmonologist and Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, Dr. Terry Baker,...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), with (from left) physical activity instructor, Espe Johnson; Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital, Dr. Alfred Dawes; Public Relations Consultant with the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Mexine Bisasor; Parish Manager at Hanover Health Services, Dawn Harvey; and Chairman for the Noel Holmes Hosptial Management Committee, Allaine Harvey, at the Ministry's ‘Taking Responsibility Road Tour’ held recently, at the Walter Hall Anglican Parish Church in Lucea, Hanover.

Health Centres to be Rehabilitated

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, treats a drum of water to kill mosquito larvae, during his tour of Clarendon recently. Observing (from left) are Clarendon Resident, Cerrice Davidson; Vector Control Officer, Kemar Gladstone; and Councillor for the Mocho Division, Romaine Morris.

Health Minister Tours Communities in Clarendon

Representatives from United Kingdom-based charity, Rejuvenate Jamaica Hospitals, Rohan Brown and Joan Lindsay, along with Director of Nursing Services for the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Elise Fairweather Blackwood; Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Public Hospital and Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Colleen Wright; and Senior Medical Officer at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Dr. Rishi Chand, view one of five incubators donated to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital by the charity, during a handover ceremony held on February 22 at the hospital’s North Street address in Kingston.

Victoria Jubilee Hospital Receives Equipment

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has revised its record updating application forms to improve service delivery and customer experience.

RGD to Host Registration Fair in Gayle, St. Mary

Vector control workers at the Ministry of Health ‘Taking Responsibility Road Tour’, at the Walter Hall Anglican Parish Church in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday, February 21.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Over 50 Persons Employed as Vector Control Workers in Hanover

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says over 50 vector control workers have been employed in Hanover, to assist in the destruction of mosquito-breeding sites in the parish. Speaking at the Ministry of Health ‘Taking Responsibility Road Tour’, at the Walter Hall Anglican Parish Church in Lucea, Hanover, on February 21, Dr. Tufton said the workers have been...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) in discussion with (from left): Parish Manager for St. James Public Health Services, Charmaine Williams-Beckford; Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke; Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene; and Special Advisor to the Health Ministry, Dr. Stephanie Reid, following the launch of the Ministry’s Compassionate Care Programme at the Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre (Type 5) in St. James on February 21.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Coordinated Fight Against Dengue Continues in St. James

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says the coordinated fight against the dengue virus in St. James is continuing, with over 10,000 visits conducted in communities across the parish by Vector Control workers. He stated that vector control coordinators have been vigorously assisting in the elimination of mosquito breeding sites in the parish, having identified and destroyed approximately 1500...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), is flanked by the Executive team of the Ministry of Health ‘Taking Responsibility Road Tour’, at the Walter Hall Anglican Parish Church in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (February 21).

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents Of Hanover Encouraged To Adopt Healthy Lifestyle Practices

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging residents of Hanover to adopt healthy lifestyle practices to prevent the risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking at the Ministry of Health ‘Taking Responsibility Road Tour’, at the Walter Hall Anglican Parish Church in Lucea, Hanover, on February 21, Dr. Tufton said the Ministry is at the forefront in improving the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to the renovated Accident and Emergency area of the Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre (Type 5) in St. James on February 21, symbolising the official launch of the Compassionate Care Programme at the facility. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councilor Leroy Williams; Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene; Parish Manager for St. James Public Health Services, Charmaine Williams-Beckford; Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke; and Medical Officer of Health for St James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Compassionate Care Programme Launched at Mobay Health Centre

The Ministry of Health’s Compassionate Care Programme was launched at the Montego Bay Comprehensive Health Centre (Type 5) in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 21. The initiative seeks to enhance customer service experience for patients, which should make them more comfortable when they visit the centre. Speaking at the launch, Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the...

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Health & Wellness

Gov’t Earmarks Three Billion Dollars to Improve Health Service Delivery

The Government has earmarked $3 billion under the Health Services Improvement Project to expand service delivery at public health facilities. Details of the funds are outlined in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The allocation will be used for infrastructure work at seven hospitals and three health centres to include upgrading of sewerage systems, laboratories,...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a seminar on the impact of dengue fever, organised by Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) and held today (February 19), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Seated at right is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the company, Audrey Hinchcliffe.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Emphasises Importance of Proper Disposal of Solid Waste

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says proper disposal of solid waste is critical to controlling the mosquito population and reducing related diseases. According to the Minister, persons must adjust their approach and behaviour and manage their surroundings, as mosquito-borne diseases will remain a “potential threat” to the health and well-being of many persons. Dr. Tufton was delivering...

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Health & Wellness

Design Works to be Completed on Western Children Adolescent Hospital

The Government has allocated $235 million in 2019/2020 to complete design work on the Western Children Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James. The details are contained in the 2019/2020 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The figure will also fund a number of essentials for the 220-bed facility. Other works will include site preparation, setting up...